A Good Morning Schedule for a Teenager in School

Teens can be notoriously hard to get up in the morning. If you feel like every morning has become a battle between you and your teen, or that she is constantly running late or forgetting things that need to be done, it's time for a change. Sit down with your teen and make an honest list of what needs to be done in the morning and how much time each thing takes so a schedule can be made.

  1. Waking Up

    • According to KidsHealth, teenagers need anywhere from eight and a half to more than nine hours of sleep each night. Encourage your teen to go to bed as early as possible in the evenings so that waking up in the morning isn't such a struggle for him. Have him set an alarm for a time that allows everything that needs to be done in the morning can be, and consider setting the alarm clock on the other side of the room from the bed so your teen has to get up and cross the room to turn it off. He may be less likely to fall back into bed if that's the case.

    Personal Care

    • If your teen showers in the morning, she needs ample time to shower, fix her hair, apply makeup if she uses it and get dressed. This is also the time to use the bathroom and make her bed, as well as any chores you assign.

    Breakfast

    • Make sure your teen has something to eat in the morning. HealthyChildren.org reports that teens who have breakfast function better in school, are less likely to binge later in the day, and are healthier in general. Even if all you can get your teen to eat is a yogurt or some toast with peanut butter, it will help get her day off to a better start than leaving the house on an empty stomach.

    Get Belongings Together

    • Once your teen has eaten, it's time to get his things packed up. For instance, gym clothes; homework; a packed lunch or snack; and anything he needs for afterschool sports, club meetings or a part-time job, all need to be ready to take to school.

    Making It Easier

    • Encourage your teen to do as much as possible in the evenings so there is less confusion and drama in the mornings. For instance, if she lays out her clothes and does her homework at night, as well as locating anything she will need for the next school day and putting it aside so it's easy to access in the morning, she won't be rushing around so much early in the day, and she'll have less chance of forgetting important items she needs to bring to school.

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